Fire extinguishers imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $3.9 million of fire extinguishers in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Kuwait imports fire extinguishers from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), United Arab Emirates (21%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 29% |
| United Arab Emirates | $825K | 21% |
| Malaysia | $511K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $370K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $367K | 9.4% |
| India | $186K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $165K | 4.2% |
| France | $95K | 2.4% |
| United States | $71K | 1.8% |
| Hungary | $52K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, close to the world average of $3.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kuwait fire extinguishers imports (HS 8424.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguishers imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported fire extinguishers worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire extinguishers to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (21%) and Malaysia (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fire extinguishers to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8424 page.
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